What a difference a year makes. After dark times nearly ground the auto industry to a halt, production lines are back up to speed, sending bright, shiny -- and most importantly -- quality vehicles into showrooms. From electric to electrifying, we break it all down in a concise, model-by-model review that begins on the next page. To make things easier,…

Welcome to the latest installment of the only complete, model-by-model review of all the latest new cars heading to U.S. dealerships for next year and the following.Your comprehensive search continues here with PART THREE of 2010-2011 New Cars: The Ultimate Guide, which covers all the latest new car offerings by automakers from Hyundai to Maserati. PART ONE, which covers automakers…

After five years, the second-generation Rio is getting a makeover. The surrounding images, which surfaced on Kia-World over the weekend, show the adaptation of design cues first seen at the Geneva auto show.The 2010 Rio ("Pride" in its hometown) has a grille that evokes the styling of the No. 3 concept car. You'll also find elements from the 2010 Forte,…